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News Feed Latest worldwide news New app uses augmented reality to show internship opportunities TORONTO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - College students and graduates know getting an internship can be the gateway to a job but landing one can often be difficult. Eric Schmidt U.S. poised for growth CNN's Richard Quest speaks with Google's Eric Schmidt about why he thinks manufacturing can make a comeback in the U.S. Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. 'Lord of the Flies' with guns James Fergusson says Somalian boys are lured into Al-Shabaab by promises of food and security. Until governments can give them that, they will continue to join up. Economix Blog How a Debt-Ceiling Crisis Could Become a Financial Crisis A play-by-play by The Financial Times tells how a default by the Treasury could unfold. Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries. Telecom Italia and CDP still far from agreement on fixed line network MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia and state holding company Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) are still far from an agreement on an investment in the Italian phone group's fixed line network, Telecom... UPDATE 1-SEC would operate as normal in early weeks of shutdown WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission would continue reviewing IPO applications and monitoring markets as normal in the early weeks of a government shutdown, but market players are increasingly anxious about the prospect of a prolonged funding gap. NEWSMAKER Liberia must become a manufacturing economy Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says her country must move away from its reliance on commodity exports and won't be able to sustain job growth unless it focuses on manufacturing. Bits Blog Google Alters Search to Handle More Complex Queries Google made one of the biggest ever changes to its search engine, as part of a shift away from matching keywords on Web pages to understanding the meaning of search queries. Orphaned bear cubs released back into wild Sept. 17 - Orphaned Russian bear cubs are returned to the wild after several months in a rehabilitation centre dedicated to saving the bear population under threat. Tara Cleary reports. Letters Yes, Spiders Keep to Themselves Letter to the editor. Charm Communications gets $183 mln buyout offer from founder Sept 30 (Reuters) - China-based advertising agency Charm Communications Inc said it received a buyout offer from founder and Chief Executive He Dang, valuing the company at $183 million. In Florida, the Front Lines of a High-Pitched, Bite-Size War Fears of dengue fever an outbreak occurred this summer in Floridas Martin County have given added urgency to the effort to control mosquitoes. Typhoon leaves 74 missing in China as Thailand, Vietnam brace for floods BEIJING/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Seventy-four Chinese fishermen were missing on Monday after a typhoon sunk three fishing boats in the South China Sea as Thailand and Vietnam braced for torrential rain and flooding. Masa Offers the Kernels of a Culture Many foods native to Latin America have been absorbed into global kitchens, but masa remains stubbornly, proudly Latin. First public gay Korean wedding It was symbolic rather than legal, but the first public gay wedding in Seoul started tongues wagging. Alonso still wants cycling team Fernando Alonso won't be bailing out Euskaltel Euskadi. But the Spaniard still wants a cycling team and hasn't ruled out starting one up from scratch. Pentagon sees decisions on U.S. weather satellite in next months WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon is expected to reach decisions in coming months on how to meet its weather forecasting needs after the 2012 termination of a nearly $15 billion program being built by Northrop Grumman Corp, a senior official told Reuters on Thursday. Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. COLUMN-Demographics will drive the "new normal" economy CHICAGO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - One of the most difficult terms to understand in long-term investing nowadays is "new normal." Chat Chow A Taste of Childhood, With a Cherry on Top A family trip on the Staten Island Ferry to visit the citys only Dairy Queen franchise triggers a cascade of memories. T Magazine On the Verge | Pasadena, a Place With Many Hidden Charms The sleepy town just might be the Los Angeles areas next great bohemian enclave. Kevin and Bo Carney, who opened a new outpost of their shop Mohawk General Store there on Saturday, give a rundown of their favorite Pasadena attractions. Shrinking List of Video Games Is Dominated by Blockbusters As video game players tastes shift toward smartphones and tablets, more and more of the money spent on console games goes to a small number of blockbusters. N.C.A.A. Taking Flexible Approach to Basketball Tournament The N.C.A.A. announced changes to the way it will select teams for the mens basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. T Magazine On View | The Natural History of American Design An exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center of artifacts from the Americas, which were lent to New York fashion designers by the American Museum of Natural History nearly a century ago, is unexpectedly relevant today. Boyd Leads Clemson to 56-7 Win Over Wake Forest Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris had two words of counsel this week for Tajh Boyd "Have fun." Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. In Trial, Romania Warily Revisits a Brutal Past The decision to charge a former Ceausescu prison commander has raised hopes among victims and advocates that the country may finally be shaking off a national amnesia about its brutal past. Neymar Scores as Barcelona Stays Perfect in League Play Neymar scored his first league goal and helped host Barcelona ease past Real Sociedad, 4-1, in Spains top league and stay perfect after six matches. Report U.S. spied on Mexico, Brazil The U.S. National Security Agency directly targeted the communications of the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, according to a Brazilian news report. CNN Documentary Is Off; Filmmaker Blames Pressure From Clintons The filmmaker, Charles H. Ferguson, said that he was unable to get access to prospective sources for a project on the life of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Pub cuts prices for campaign CNN's Jim Boulden reports on a British revolt involving pints and pub grub -- all in the name of slashing taxes. Perry Corp cuts stake in J.C. Penney by more than half NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc shareholder Perry Corp has cut its stake in the retailer by more than half to 3.28 percent, a regulatory filing showed Monday. Public Advocate Runoff on Tuesday The two Democratic candidates are Letitia James, a city councilwoman, and Daniel L. Squadron, a state senator. Tool Kit Better Smartphone Typing Is Just a Tap Away Apps and tips to help ease your virtual keyboard frustrations. Shrinking List of Video Games Is Dominated by Blockbusters As video game players tastes shift toward smartphones and tablets, more and more of the money spent on console games goes to a small number of blockbusters. Firm That Sent 42 Million Texts Settles in Spam Case Rentbro and its principals, Daniel Pessin and Jacob Engel, agreed to turn over all remaining assets and to repay up to $377,321. On the Runway Blog A Noticeable Thawing at Saint Laurent The mood at Hedi Slimanes spring showing on Monday night was decidedly less hostile than in the past. UK seeks full cyber warfare capability, experts MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Britain will recruit hundreds of computer experts to defend its vital networks against cyber attacks and launch high-tech assaults of its own, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said on Sunday.

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